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Challenger Middle School

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd, Huntsville, AL, 35803

About Challenger Middle School

Challenger Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, which is a medium-sized city. It is part of Huntsville City Schools. There are about 428 students at the school, which serves grades 6 through 8. Challenger Middle School has about 26 full-time equivalent teachers, which means that there is one teacher for every 16 students. This is better than the district average. There is also a full-time school counselor at the school to help students with their needs. There are 49% female and 51% male students in the school, which is a good balance of genders. The school also has a moderate range of socioeconomic backgrounds. About 43% of the students come from low-income families, which is typical for many urban-suburban schools in the area. According to U.S. News, 28% of students score at or above proficiency in math, while 58% meet proficiency standards in reading/ELA. This shows that students do better in reading and writing than in math. Challenger Middle School has a traditional academic program that meets Alabama state standards. It offers a variety of core and elective classes. Challenger Middle School is known for its good reading skills, small class sizes, and stable school environment.

Contact Information

Address

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd, Huntsville, AL, 35803

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Phone

(256) 428-7620

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 58%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 58% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
428
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary

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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 54.44%
Asian 2.8%
Hispanic 11.21%
Black 25.23%
Two+ Races 6.07%
Native Am. 0.23%
White
54.44%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic
11.21%
Black
25.23%
Two+ Races
6.07%
Native Am.
0.23%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 428
48.83%
209 Female
51.17%
219 Male

Student Population

428 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

428 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Challenger Middle School is making a big deal out of its recent wins! The girls' track team from the school won the silver medal at the HCS City Track Meet. This shows how good they are at sports. Students are also learning in a variety of ways. For example, in Mrs. Milne's STEAM class, they built towers and balanced Mr. Turtle. This helped them learn more about engineering. The students in the choir and band at the school also did very well on the MPA tests, getting Superior ratings.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of activities are available outside of school?

Ans. Clubs for the arts, sports, community service, and academics give students more to do outside of school.

Q2. How does Challenger Middle School encourage students to be curious and involved?

Ans. Students learn more and get better at critical thinking when they do hands-on projects, interactive lessons, and group activities.

Q3. How does Challenger Middle School get students interested in their studies?

Ans. Group activities, project-based learning, and interactive lessons all help students think critically, work together, and learn more about a subject.

Q4. What programs help people become better artists?

Ans. Music, art, theater, and writing give students a chance to use their imaginations and express themselves.

Q5. How likely is it that students will be leaders at school?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and public speaking events teach kids how to be responsible, confident, and get along with others.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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